George Mikes Quotes

A collection of quotes by George Mikes.

George Mikes was a Hungarian-born British author and humorist, best known for his satirical works depicting British life and culture. Born György "Gyuri" Weisz in 1912 in Slovakia, then part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, Mikes later changed his surname to Mikes upon moving to London.

In 1938, Mikes fled Hungary due to the rise of anti-Semitism and settled in England. He began his writing career as a journalist and worked for various Hungarian and British newspapers. However, it was his humorous book "How to Be an Alien" published in 1946 that brought him international fame. The book, a witty guide to British society from an outsider's perspective, was an instant success and remains a classic of cultural commentary.

Mikes went on to write numerous books on a variety of subjects, including travel, politics, and philosophy. He frequently utilized his unique brand of humour to dissect different aspects of life in a lighthearted and insightful manner. Some of his other notable works include "How to Scrape Skies" and "How to Tango."

With his sharp wit and astute observations, George Mikes became a beloved figure in British literature, often praised for his ability to bring a smile to readers' faces while shedding light on the quirks and idiosyncrasies of society. He passed away in 1987, leaving behind a legacy of hilarious and thought-provoking writing that continues to entertain and inspire readers to this day.

In England only uneducated people show off their knowledge n

In England only uneducated people show off their knowledge nobody quotes Latin or Greek authors in the course of conversation, unless he has never read them.

George Mikes

Knowledge

On the Continent people have good food in England people hav

On the Continent people have good food in England people have good table manners.

George Mikes

Food

The trouble with tea is that originally it was quite a good

The trouble with tea is that originally it was quite a good drink. So a group of the most eminent British scientists put their heads together, and made complicated biological experiments to find a way of spoiling it. To the eternal glory of British science their labor bore fruit.

George Mikes

Coffee (or Tea)

Continental people have sex lives; the English have hot-wate

Continental people have sex lives; the English have hot-water bottles.

George Mikes

Sex

An Englishman, even if he is alone, forms an orderly queue o

An Englishman, even if he is alone, forms an orderly queue of one.

George Mikes

Order